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December 31^st-Jan 6th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news, I want say Mange Takk to all my loyal readers of this column over the past year. As I am out and about a lot of people tell me how much they enjoy it              

Weather news: well after surviving the deep freeze, we enjoyed fairly mild temps last week. Sunday brought some freezing rain forcing some churches in the area to cancel services

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at St. John’s on January 1st at 10 a.m., no Sunday school

Other church news: burgers, beverages and blessings resumes January 4^th at 7 p.m. at the met lounge in Morris

Rev Eugene Anderson is the new interim pastor at First Lutheran Morris. Rev Dave Christenson has accepted a call to Nebraska 

Community events: Many Donnelly businesses will close early today (Saturday) some may be closed on Monday too.

The rendsville 4-h club and city council will meet on Jan 2^nd at 7pm at St. John’s church and city hall

The bookmobile will not be in town on January 2^nd next scheduled stop in January 16th

The Herman red hats’ meeting is January 2nd at 9 A.M. at AJ’s. (Gas station) in Herman

Habit for humanity fundraising pancake breakfast January 15^th at the Morris legion from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. free will offering

There are two upcoming Rising up Stevens County events: the first is a free pool party at the Regional Fitness Center pool in Morris ;January 14^th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. co-sponsored by the Donnelly rod and gun club and the second is a Hot dish cook-off on January 24^th at Faith Lutheran Morris

Death notice Judy Nelson of Morris passed away on December 21^st survivors include her son Herb (Marlene) Nelson and nephew Steve (Sue Erdahl) Nelson both of Donnelly and their families

Opal Harstad of Morris passed away on December 25^th survivors include her daughter Karen (Charles) Long of the Herman/Donnelly area and their family and her son Vedar of Morris. Her funeral is today (Saturday) at 2 p.m. at Faith-Morris

Celebrations :Tiger Gymnastics: triangular meet;  Savanah Aanerud took 1^st in all around, the bars, and on the floor ,2^nd on vault, tied for  third on the beam ;Katie Geise took 2^nd on floor, 5^th in beam  JV Shannon Kill 2^nd in vault

Tiger swimming and diving vs. Melrose/Sauck Center: Landon Strand 2^nd in the 100 breast and was part of the 200 medley team which finished 4^th; Lee Eystad   100 free (6^th)

Past week ss programs at faith and Gs, Lee Pedersen funeral-Herman, living nativity at faith Christmas Eve services at Gs and st j, Christmas day services and dinner at 1^st Morris, Judy Nelson visitation at funeral home

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December 24th-December 30th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Please note that my deadline the next week is Tuesday at noon due to the New Year’s holidays

Weather news: some of coldest weather in many years descended on us over the weekend with -24 the low on Sun plus wind chills of -30-40 causing many churches to cancel/PPD services and/or ss programs

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at St. John’s on January 1 st at 10 a.m. no Sunday school

Christmas Eve services tonight (Saturday.) at St. John’s at 9 p.m., joint services on December 25th at 10 a.m. at Kongsvinger, no Sunday school

The woman’s’ book club will meet on December 27th at Karen Uphoff’s home at 1:30 p.m. note change of day

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church news: Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. today (Saturday.); Christmas day at 10 a.m. at the church note the change of time from what is listed in the December newsletter

Other church news: Faith Lutheran Morris news Living nativity will be held at 3 and 5:30 p.m. today (Saturday) at the church

Trinity –Alberta has purchased the former Nazarene church in Alberta and will hold their first service there today (Saturday.) at 5 P.M.

Community events: Many Donnelly businesses will close early on New Year’s Eve

There will be a Christmas dinner at First Lutheran Morris on December 25th, starting at noon

The Herman red hats’ meeting is January 2nd at 9 A.M. at AJ’s. (Gas station) in Herman

The VFW/Legion cookie packing event has been rescheduled for December 27th at 10m am at the legion contact Joan Kopacek for more info at 246-3381

Death notice former Donnelly resident Dorothy 'Dot' (Holdgrafer) Buchal of St Paul passed away on December. 13th she was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Mable Holdgrafer I have posted her obit on the Donnelly news fb page

Celebrations: wrestling big bear Tournament: Keaton Long of West Central Area finished 5th at 152 lbs. Tiger Brady Cardwell finished 2-2

December 15th I stopped into the key row apartments to wish my friend Mark Koepke Happy Birthday

Reminder if you are going to be gone over the holidays or heading south for the winter you can read my news on-line at DonnellyMinn.blogspot.com

Past wk. visit to my aunt Pearl and her son Jody Wilke at her apt, open houses at Bremer, Riverwood and Dacotah banks and Fedtel in Morris at west central homes, ss program at Kongsvinger

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December 17-23rd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Please note that my deadline the next two weeks is Tuesday at noon due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: Sunday school program will be held at Kongsvinger on December 18th at 5:30 p.m. with light lunch to follow

Donnelly youth club at St. John’s on December 21st 4-6 p.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church news: donations to the Freddie Hanson fund can be left at or mailed to the Dacotah bank in Morris

His addresses is Ronald McDonald House Freddy Hanson--Room 221 850 2nd ST SW Rochester, MN 55902,

Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m.; Christmas day at 10 a.m. at the church note the change of time from what is listed in the December newsletter

Ss program during church on December 18th, due to the cold weather the ski trip planned for that afternoon has been postponed new time and date to be announced

Other church news: Faith Lutheran Morris news Sunday school program December 18th during 11 a.m. worship service; Living nativity will be held at 3 and 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve

Trinity –Alberta has purchased the former Nazarene church in Alberta and will hold their first service there on December 24th at 5 P.M. The final service at the old church will be held on December 18th at 10:30 A.M. with Christmas program at 3 P.M.

Community events: most Donnelly business will close early on Christmas Eve and many will do so on New Year’s Eve too

There will be a Christmas dinner at First Lutheran Morris on December 25th, starting at noon

The Herman red hats’ meeting is January 2nd at 9 A.M. at AJ’s. (Gas station) in Herman

Former Donnelly area resident Shannon Smith, and her family, will be celebrating her 20th anniversary on the Home Shopping Network with a special program airing today (Saturday) at 6 P.M. on the network check local listing for time and channel in your area.

Death notice Jeffrey Charles Ellison of Elk River passed away on December 7th local survivors include his aunt Deb (Mark) Erickson of Donnelly and their family

Celebrations: Morris bantams won the Dakota Premier Classic Tournament championship in Brookings; SD. Team members include Brady Loge, his dad Ryan is an assistant coach.

Tiger wrestling Grant County invitational (6th) Brady Cardwell placed third, the West central area knights were the champions; Keaton Long of the Knights was champion at 160 lbs.

Tiger gymnastics vs. Fergus falls; Savannah Aanerud 5th on Bars

Tiger swimming and diving: home triangular; Levin Strand first in the 100 breaststroke

Reminder if you are going to be gone over the holidays or heading south for the winter you can read my news on-line at DonnellyMinn.blogspot.com

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December 10-16th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: well after a fairly nice weekend it has turned cold and I write this it is snowing and blowing and drifting.

Correction: advent services are at Good Shepherd Lutheran church-Morris not St. John’s –Kongsvinger-Donnelly

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: **Hat and Mitten Trees – St. John’s and Kongsvinger will once again be providing Hat and Mitten trees – during the last week in November and the first two weeks of December. Be watching for more information coming soon.

Christmas card club runs through December 18th donations for Lutheran Campus Ministry can be given to either Gertie Werk or Bertha Larson

Sunday school programs will be held at St. John’s on December 11th at 9:45 a.m. and at Kongsvinger on December 18th at 5:30 p.m. with light lunch to follow

Parish office will be closed thru December 12

Christmas Eve services at St. John’s at 9 p.m., joint services on December. 25th at 10 a.m. at Kongsvinger

The newest member of Kongsvinger is Thorstien Larson (David and Hannah) who was baptized on December. 3rd at Kongsvinger.

Donnelly youth club at St. John’s on December 21st 4-6 p.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church news: please be in prayer for Freddy Hanson; Pr Mike and Pr Martha’s 3 year old son who has been diagnosed with cancer his caring bridge website is: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/freddyhanson

His addresses is Ronald McDonald House Freddy Hanson--Room 221

850 2nd ST SW Rochester, MN 55902

Regular church actives i.e. adult Ed, Tuesday a.m. bible study etc. will resume when Freddie gets better

Reminder the services are broadcast every Sunday at 10:35 a.m. on KKOK 95.7 FM

Advent services continue through December 21st at 7 p.m. at the church

Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m.; Christmas day at 10 a.m. at the church note the change of time from what is listed in the December newsletter

Other church news: cookie factory at Faith-Morris today (Sat) starting at 9 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Morris Sunday school program December 18th during 11 a.m. worship service First Lutheran Morris Sunday school program on December 11th at 10:30 a.m.

Living nativity will be held at Faith Lutheran-Morris at 3 and 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve

Community events: Christmas dinner at First Lutheran Morris on December. 25th starting at noon

Habitat for humanity Stevens County will be having a community impact fundraiser at the pizza ranch Morris on December 12th from 5-8 p.m.

Edward Backman of Kensington passed away on November 27th survivors include his son -in -law Jeff Harstad of Donnelly granddaughter former Donnelly area resident Kayla (Josh) Erdahl of Alexandria

Celebration Morris Area High School students of the quarter Austin Raths citizenship award

Tiger gymnastics: Tiger invitational (4th) Savannah Aanerud placed 4th in all around ,tied for 5th in vault, tied for 3rd in vault, Katie Geise (vault and beam) and Shannon Kill (beam )also placed in the meet

December 3rd I stopped into McCollar Jewelry to wish Wally McCollar a Happy birthday

Past wk. visitation and funeral for Marvel Wagner at the funeral home, visit to my aunt Pearl, supper with Santa at eagles, open house at museum, sr. citizen’s bazar at sr. center; some of the Santa stroll activities in Morris ;baptism for Thorstien Larson at Kongsvinger Christmas party at Minnewaska Lutheran home, dinner with Mark Koepke, Pearl Diers and Peggy Wishnack at Detoy’s

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December 3-9th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: much of the last week has been cold and rainy thankfully so far no major snow. Most of the snow on the ground has melted

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: St. John’s Welca Christmas party will be held on December 6th at 1:30 p.m.

**Hat and Mitten Trees – St. John’s and Kongsvinger will once again be providing Hat and Mitten trees – during the last week in November and the first two weeks of December. Be watching for more information coming soon.

Tickets for St. John’s “where’s the beef dinner” raffle are now available from any St John's members the drawing will be held on December 4th at 9:30 a.m.

Christmas card club runs through December 18^th donations for Lutheran Campus Ministry can be given to either Gertie Werk or Bertha Larson

Sunday school programs will be held at St. John’s on December 11^th at 9:45 a.m. and at Kongsvinger on December 18^th at 5:30 p.m. with light lunch to follow practice will be held on December 7^th at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s

Parish office will be closed December 5 thru December 12

GSLC news: please be in prayer for Freddy Hanson; Pr Mike and Pr Martha’s 3 yr. old son who has been diagnosed with cancer his caring bridge website is: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/freddyhanson

Tuesday a.m. bible study will resume next month

Reminder the services are broadcast every Sunday at 10:35 a.m. on KKOK 95.7 FM

Advent services start on December 7^th at 7 p.m. at the church

Other church news: cookie factory at Faith-Morris on December 10^th starting at 9 a.m.

Faith –Morris Sunday school program December 17^th during 11 a.m. worship service first-Morris Sunday school program on December 11^th at 10:30 a.m.

Holiday tea sponsored by the women’s fellowship at federated-Morris on December 7th 2-5 pm

Community events: on December 5th at the brick house gazebo in Morris the Red Hats Christmas Party will be held at 11:30a.m. , and at 7 p.m. the Donnelly city council will meet at the city hall and the Rendsville 4-h club will meet at St. John’s

The following events are being held today (Saturday) Stevens county historical society’s annual open house December 3^rd 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the museum and The senior citizens will have their Annual bazar at the Morris senior center December 3^rd 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pedersen funeral home’s a time of remembrance will be held on December 4^th at 2 p.m. at the funeral home

Former Donnelly area resident Marvel Wagner passed away on November 26^th

Edward Backman of Kensington passed away on November 27^th survivors include his son -in -law Jeff Harstad of Donnelly granddaughter former Donnelly area resident Kayla (Josh) Erdahl of Alexandria

New address: Francis Van Zomeren 4832 W Charleston ave Glendale AZ 85308 ph. 602-843-2505

The threshing bee royalty were part of the parade of lights in Morris on November. 17^th

Rebekah Aanerud was awarded a star farmer award at the national FFA convention recently

The Mahs first quarter honor roll has been released too many to list here so check it out in the paper

Past wk. open house at Unger’s, visit to my aunt Pearl

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November 26^th-dec. 2nd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: it started to rain Thursday evening, as the evening wore on temperatures dropped and by Friday it turned to snow, the winds picked up and we had our first blizzard of the year causing most schools in the area to cancel classes, many business to close and no travel was advised. Ice under the snow has made it very slippery in places especially on non-tar roads much of Saturday was spent digging out. Warmer temps this week has melted some of the ice underneath the snow

St. John’s Kongsvinger news Klcw advent brunch November 27^th at 9:30 am at the parish hall

St. John’s Welca Christmas party on December 6 @ 1:30 pm

November will be Food Shelf Month. You are invited to bring non-perishable food items with you to worship during the month of November to place in the baskets provided. Please be mindful of expiration dates on items you donate. Financial contributions are also welcome and may be left at the Parish Office! Thank you for what you are able to share with those in need.

**Hat and Mitten Trees – St. John’s and Kongsvinger will once again be providing Hat and Mitten trees – during the last week in November and the first two weeks of December. Be watching for more information coming soon.

Tickets for St. John’s “where’s the beef dinner” raffle are now available from any St John's members the drawing will be held on December. 4th at 9:30 a.m.

GSLC news a.m. bible study will resume next month

Reminder the services are broadcast every Sunday at 10:35 a.m. on KKOK 95.7 FM

Community events: on December 5th at the brick house gazebo in Morris the Red Hats Christmas Party will be held at 11:30a.m. , and at 7 pm the Donnelly city council will meet at the city hall and the rendsville 4-h club will meet at St. John’s

The Donnelly community club and the Stevens county genealogical society will not meet again until next year

Stevens county historical society’s annual open house December 3^rd 9 am-12 pm at the museum

The senior citizens will have their Annual bazar at the Morris senior center December 3^rd 9 am-1 pm

There will be an open house baby shower for Baby Searle and parents Marilyn and Josh Searle, today (senior.) from 10 to 11:30 a.m., hosted at the Ace and Lois Sperr farm 2 miles North of Morris on Hwy 9. Please bring a book instead of a card, sign your book so we can remember and share! Grandparents are Ace and Lois Sperr of Morris and Jan and Lowell Searle of Donnelly

Pedersen funeral home’s a time of remembrance will be held on December 4^th at 2 pm at the funeral home

New address: Francis Van Zomeren 4832 W Charleston AZ 85308 ph. 602-843-2505

Past wk. visit to my aunt pearl at her apt at west central homes mission fest at trinity Lutheran Cyrus, fall fest at Kong.

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Nov 19th-25th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Note I have an early deadline next week due to thanksgiving holiday so please get any news to me by Tue eve at the very latest. Most Donnelly businesses and will be closed on thanksgiving or open limited hrs.

Weather news well it has been a very nice week with fairly mild temps although a cool wind is a reminder of what is ahead.  It appears most farmers in the area are done with harvest and fall tillage and are getting ready for winter which according to the forecast will be here by the time you read this

St. John’s Kongsvinger news Kongsvinger fall festival is November 20th from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. on the menu pork chops baked potatoes, candied carrots, salads etc. tickets available at the door there will also be a bake sale and raffle.  Service times will switch for this day only Kongsvinger at 8:30 a.m. (with Sunday school kids singing) St John’s at 11 a.m. Sunday school will be at Kongsvinger in the church basement at 9:45 a.m.

Thanksgiving services will be held on November 23rd at 7 p.m. at St John's coffee fellowship to follow no confirmation classes that day 

November will be Food Shelf Month. You are invited to bring non-perishable food items with you to worship during the month of November to place in the baskets provided. Please be mindful of expiration dates on items you donate. Financial contributions are also welcome and may be left at the Parish Office! Thank you for what you are able to share with those in need.

**Hat and Mitten Trees – St. John’s and Kongsvinger will once again be providing Hat and Mitten trees – during the last week in November and the first two weeks of December. Be watching for more information coming soon.

Tickets for St. John’s “where’s the beef dinner” raffle are now available from any St John's members the drawing will be held on Dec. 4th at 9:30 a.m.

GSLC news THE GS ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON November 20th following services, a pot luck dinner will follow 

Thanksgiving Eve services on November 23rd at 7 p.m. at the church

Reminder the services are broadcast every Sunday at 10:35 a.m. on KKOK 95.7 FM

Other church news: There will be no more burgers beverages and blessing until next year at the Met Lounge due to church dinners, thanksgiving, advent, Christmas etc.

Most churches in the area will have thanksgiving eve services.

Trinity Lutheran church -Cyrus is having their annual mission fest on today (Saturday.) starting with a silent auction at 5 p.m. followed by a dinner and music and live auction.  Free will donation

 Grace Free Church Elbow Lake is sponsoring a community thanksgiving meal on Nov. 24th from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Sanford room of the community building in Elbow Lake Mn free will donation

Community events: On November 21st the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. Donnelly from 3:45- 4 p.m., and the Donnelly fire dept. will meet at the fire hall

The Donnelly community club and st co gen soc. will not meet again until next yr.

Red Hats Christmas Party, Monday Dec.5th @ 11:30a.m. ,at brick house gazebo in Morris

There will be an open house baby shower for Baby Searle and parents Marilyn and Josh Searle, Nov. 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m., hosted at the Ace and Lois Sperr farm 2 miles No. of Morris on Hwy 9. Please bring a book instead of a card, sign your book so we can remember and share! Grandparents are Ace and Lois Sperr of Morris and Jan and Lowell Searle of Donnelly

Celebrations: Loren and Kaylene Mecklenburg of Morris and Susan Uphoff of Herman and the late Jon Uphoff would like to announce the engagement of their children, Megan and Patrick .grandparents include Marge Kleinhans, David Mecklenburg and Gary and Karen Uphoff A March 2017 wedding is planned.

Tiger volleyball finished 5th at the state AA Volleyball tournament, Brooke Gielispe is a member of that team she recently recorded her 1,000 dig, and was named to the wct all area team her mother Judy is an ast coach

Don and Algene Larson are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary today (Saturday)

The Stevens /Wilkins 4-H horse club placed 4th overall in the 46th  annual US Arabian National 4-H judging competition, Savanah Aanerud was a member of that team she finished 10th overall 7th in halter

Chandler Erickson 2^nd team umac-all conference -fb

New address: Francis Van Zomeren 4832 W Charleston AZ 85308 ph. 602-843-2505

Past wk. visited my aunt Pearl at her apt at west central homes adult Ed about Augustana dist. with Randy Freud at Gs (w Eystad’s) ,presentation on Elbow Lake main st at community building E.L. visit with Iver Aal at Barret Care center

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Nov 12th-18th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news this issue is dedicated to my Dad who passed away on October 31st 2005 and my aunt Mabel Van Olst who passed away on November 10th 2002

Weather news well it has been a very nice week with very mild temps. Most corn is harvested and fieldwork done although there still a few fields left to get their fall tillage done

St. John’s Kongsvinger news Kongsvinger fall festival is November 20th from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. on the menu pork chops baked potatoes, candied carrots, salads etc. tickets available at the door there will also be a bake sale and raffle.  In preparation for this leffsa making day # 1 is November 12th at 9 a.m. #2 is November 16th at 4 p.m.

Service times will switch for Sunday November 20 only Kongsvinger at 8:30 a.m. (with Sunday school kids singing) St John’s at 11 a.m. ss will be at Kongsvinger.  Thanksgiving services will be held on November 23rd at 7 p.m. at St John's coffee fellowship to follow no confirmation classes that day 

November will be Food Shelf Month. You are invited to bring non-perishable food items with you to worship during the month of November to place in the baskets provided. Please be mindful of expiration dates on items you donate. Financial contributions are also welcome and may be left at the Parish Office! Thank you for what you are able to share with those in need.

**Hat and Mitten Trees – St. John’s and Kongsvinger will once again be providing Hat and Mitten trees – during the last week in November and the first two weeks of December. Be watching for more information coming soon.

Tickets for St. John’s “where’s the beef dinner” raffle are now available from any St John's members the drawing will be held on Dec. 4th at 9:30 a.m.

GSLC news THE GS ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON November 20th following services, a pot luck dinner will follow 

Thanksgiving Eve services on November 23rd at 7 p.m. at the church

Operation Christmas child boxes are due back on November 13th

Reminder the services are broadcast every Sunday at 10:35 a.m. on KKOK 95.7 FM

Other church news: There will be no more burgers beverages and blessing until next year at the Met Lounge due to church dinners, thanksgiving, advent, Christmas etc.

Most churches in the area will have thanksgiving eve services.

There will be a community thanksgiving meal at Messiah Lutheran church in Hoffman on Nov 13th from 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran church -Cyrus is having their annual mission fest on November 19th starting with a silent auction at 5 pm followed by a dinner and music and live auction.  Free will donation

Community events: On November 21st the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. Donnelly from 3:45- 4 p.m.,

November 14th and 21^st the Donnelly fire dept. will meet at the fire hall

Donnelly area youth group will meet on November 16th from 4-6 p.m. at St. John’s

Donnelly fire Department annual turkey bingo will be held on November 18th starting at 7 p.m. at the Donnelly hall

Former Donnelly area resident Dora Irene (Gudahl) Behrens, of Moorhead, MN passed away on November 3rd.

Happy 75th wedding anniversary to former Donnelly residents Jim and Deloris Weinreis of Morris

Former Donnelly resident Howard A. Larson and Theresa (Vankempen) Larson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary November 6th

Tiger football team is the section 6AAA champions & the Tiger volleyball team is the section 6AA champs   several Donnelly area kids are on both teams & Judy Gillisepe is the ast vb coach

Kirby Sayles and Alissa Melberg were married on October 15^th at Kongsvinger

Election results for Donnelly Dale Ennen mayor Jacob Eystad, Gordy Lea and Howard Kill council members

Past week open house birthday party for Eliane PUHL and golden wedding aniv for Monroe and Cheryl (Armstrong) Estenson visits to friends at wwv & heritage apt, meatball supper at Faith-Morris tiger pep fest at elementary gym

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Nov 5^th-12th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news this issue is dedicated to my Dad who passed away on October 31^st 2005 and my aunt Mabel Van Olst who passed away on November 10^th 2002

Weather news after a somewhat cool weekend this week has been fairly mild.  There are still a number of corn fields left to be picked last I saw

St. John’s Kongsvinger news A DVD of Kongsvinger’s 140th anniversary is available to check out from the parish office, also other merchandise from the event i.e. coffee mugs can be purchased from the office

Honey sales have begun again by confirmation students; they will be selling them before and after services at Kongsvinger on Sundays through November and at the Kongsvinger fall festival on November 20th

Workdays for the Kongsvinger Fall festival on November 20th are: November 12 lefse making day @ 9 a.m. November 16th lefse making day 2 at 4 p.m.

November will be Food Shelf Month. You are invited to bring non-perishable food items with you to worship during the month of November to place in the baskets provided. Please be mindful of expiration dates on items you donate. Financial contributions are also welcome and may be left at the Parish Office! Thank you for what you are able to share with those in need.

**Hat and Mitten Trees – St. John’s and Kongsvinger will once again be providing Hat and Mitten trees – during the last week in November and the first two weeks of December. Be watching for more information coming soon.

GSLC news THE GS ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON November 20th following services, a pot luck dinner will follow 

Other church news: MEATBALL SUPPER AT FAITH –Morris ON November 9th starting at 4 p.m. tickets available at the door

There will be no more burgers bereaves, and blessing until next year at the Met Lounge due to church dinners, thanksgiving ,advent ,Christmas etc.

Community events: On November 7th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m.,

November 8th is Election Day residents of the city of Donnelly will vote in the town hall most of the township residents in in the Donnelly area will vote by mail. Contact the Stevens county auditor’s office for more details

Donnelly area youth group will meet on November 16th 4-6 p.m. at St. John’s

Donnelly fire Department annual turkey bingo will be held on November 18^th starting at 7 p.m. at the Donnelly hall

There are two celebrations today (Saturday) the first one is a 50th Anniversary Open House for Monroe and Cheryl (Armstrong) Estenson of Morris on from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at faith Morris All are welcome and invited to attend – no gifts please   , Cheryl (Armstrong) is a former Donnelly area resident. The 2^nd is an Open house 90^th b party for Eliane kling PUHL OF Donnelly from 1-4 p.m. at the Sr. center program in Morris at 2 p.m.

Viola R. “Vi” Berns of Melrose passed away on September 24th survivors include her nephew former Donnelly resident David Flugel of Morris

Happy 75^th wedding anniversary to former Donnelly residents Jim and Deloris Weinreis of Morris

Upper Midwest athletic conference defensive player of the week (UMM cougars) Chandler Erickson

Tiger cross country section 6a girls 4^th Savanah Aanenurd (93^rd) boys 8^th

Brooke Gillespie earned her 1000 dig on October 28^th in the tiger volleyball game vs. Eden valley -Watkins she was also named kmrs/kkok player of the game on October. 13^th

Thanks to Leo overson for this bit of Donnelly history: Hi Donnelly Kids,

Well, it is the 100th anniversary of the great Donnelly fire that did so much damage to the town. Most of Main Street was taken out.

My grandparents, Gus and Emma Overson, moved to Donnelly just a year before with their children, Clinton 9, Rubin 7, Florence 5, and Raymond 2.

They were originally from the Glenwood area and got married in 1904. They lived in Glenwood, Appen N. D. and Beardsley before moving to Donnelly.

In Beardsley they owned and operated a mercantile store along with his business partner Mr. Iver Roan. In 1915 they heard there was a store available in Donnelly so they made the move .Mr. and Mrs. Roan also came to Donnelly and they were in business in Donnelly for many years. There first store was on main street where the Phillips 66 gas station was later.

Their residence was next to the store. They lost most everything in the fire.

In 1917 they built a new store and were there for many years. Overson and Roan retired in 1954 but their store still stands today as HD & Co.

Grandpa Gus died in 1965 and Grandma Emma died in 1967.

Thanks for reading this little bit of Donnelly history on the 100th anniversary. November 2, 2016. Leo Overson.

There was a good turnout in Donnelly on October. 29^th for the annual Halloween party at the community hall. Thanks to the threshing bee royalty and their family and the com club members for their hard work in putting the party on.

Past week Halloween party Donnelly, visit to Erickson petting zoo osakis reformation program Lwlc –Alex, visit Rosie Hanson at her apt in Alex lutefisk supper first-Morris

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October 29th- November 5th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: after a cold start to the weekend on Friday; Saturday and Sunday were very nice, as I am writing this on Tuesday evening it has rained most of the day.  Most of the corn is picked, many fields have also been worked, a farmer friend told me his corn yielded about 180 bushels an acre this yr.

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: October 30th is confirmation Sunday at Kongsvinger at 11 a.m. followed by a confirmation reception by the Kongsvinger Thrivent group. We have two Confirmands this year

Women’s book club will meet on November 1st at 1:30 p.m. at Jeanne Ennen’s home note change of date and meeting place

 A DVD of Kongsvinger’s 140th anniversary is available to check out from the parish office, also other merchandise from the event i.e. coffee mugs can be purchased from the office

Honey sales have begun again by confirmation students; they will be selling them before and after services at Kongsvinger on Sundays through November and at the Kongsvinger fall festival on November 20th

Workdays for the Kongsvinger Fall festival on November 20th are: November 2nd Norwegian sweets day @ 4 p.m., November 12 lefse making day @ 9 a.m. November 16th lefse making day 2 at 4 p.m...

Third graders receiving bible this year were Addison Cihak, Scarlett Bergstrom McGee, Bryce Lehman, Lydia Pollard, and Hunter Smith

GSLC news “A man called Luther” will be a five part Adult Ed course starting on October 30th; it will also be new member sun.

THE GS ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON Nov 20th following services, a pot luck dinner will follow 

The movie “Where Luther Walked” will be shown on October 30th at 10:40 a.m. at First Lutheran-Morris

Scandinavian heritage dinner at First Lutheran –Morris Nov 2nd starting at 3 p.m. tickets available at the door

MEATBALL SUPPER AT FAITH –Morris ON Nov 9th starting at 4 p.m. tickets available at the door

There will be no more burgers bereaves, and blessing until next year at the diamond supper club due to church dinners, thanksgiving ,advent ,Christmas etc.

Please get the word out about the first of our Reformation Celebration Events that will take place on Reformation Sunday, October 30th. The Reformation Celebration Kick-Off Event will be from 3-5 p.m. at LWLC -Alexandria MN from 3-4 p.m. there will be fellowship time, with Coffee and Cookies being served. At 4 p.m. there will be a skit entitled “Martin and Katie”, featuring Johan and Sonja Hinderlie, formerly of Mount Carmel Ministries of Alexandria. Please make sure you invite people to join you for this event… as we join Martin Luther in declaring, “Here we stand; we cannot do otherwise. God help us. Amen

Trick or trunk will be held at Federated Church Morris on October 31st from 5-7 p.m.

On November 7th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m.,

November 8th is Election Day residents of the city of Donnelly will vote in the town hall most of the township residents in in the Donnelly area will vote by mail. Contact the Stevens county auditor’s office for more details

Rockin C horse will be open every Sunday next year (May –October.) from 11-5

Donnelly area youth group will meet on November 16th 4-6 p.m. at St. John’s

"Gary" E. Ritzschke of Herman passed away on October 19th survivors include his daughter Jodi (Jason) Strand of Herman and their family, Jason is a former Donnelly area resident

Douglas L. Clark of Morris passed away on October 22nd survivors include his daughter former Donnelly resident Amie Uphoff

Former Donnelly area resident Colleen Miller of Morris passed away on October 24th survivors include her sister Jeanne (Dan) Koehntop of Donnelly and their family

Congrats to the tigers girls cross country team (west central conference champs) girls volleyball team (west central conference co-champs) and # 1 seed in section: tiger football (west central conference runner ups) and # 1 seed in section

Tiger cross country wcc meet girls first Savanah Aanerud 19th JV Auddy Speer (6th) jh Isabel Fynboh (3rd) boys 4th JV Micah Aanerud 12th Kallen Erdahl 12th

Past wk. bbb at met lounge, candidate forum at legion, Willie’s customer appreciation breakfast, chordsman concert at covenant church in k-town

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October 22nd-28th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news it has been a nice week a lot of corn has been picked but still a lot get done was told moistures is about 18-19%

St. John’s Kongsvinger news a DVD of Kong 140th is available to check out from the parish office

Honey sales have begun again by confirmation students; they will be selling them before and after services at Kongsvinger on Sundays through Nov. and at the Kongsvinger fall festival on Nov. 20

Fall festival  planning meeting on Oct 24th at the Kongsvinger parish hall at 6:30 pm, workdays are Nov. 2nd Norwegian sweets day @ 4 pm, November 12 lefse making day @ 9 am November 16th leffsa make making day 2 at 4 pm

Confirmation faith statements will be presented on Oct. 26th at 6:30 pm at St John’s we have 2 Confirmands this year.

Third graders receiving bible this yr. were Addison Cihak, Scarlett Bergstrom McGee, Bryce Lehman, Lydia Pollard, and Hunter Smith

GSLC news “A man called Luther” will be a five part Adult Ed course starting on October 30th; it will also be new member sun.

The movie “Where Luther Walked” will be shown on October 30th at 10:40 a.m. at First Lutheran-Morris,

34th Annual St. Mary’s Bazaar in Chokio is this Saturday, October 22nd from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Scandinavian heritage dinner at First Lutheran –Morris Nov 2nd starting at 3 pm tickets available at the door

Please get the word out about the first of our Reformation Celebration Events that will take place on Reformation Sunday, October 30th. The Reformation Celebration Kick-Off Event will be from 3-5 pm at LWLC -Alexandria MN from 3-4 pm there will be fellowship time, with Coffee and Cookies being served. At 4 pm there will be a skit entitled “Martin and Katie”, featuring Johan and Sonja Hinderlie, formerly of Mount Carmel Ministries of Alexandria. Please make sure you invite people to join you for this event… as we join Martin Luther in declaring, “Here we stand; we cannot do otherwise. God help us. Amen

Trick or trunk will be held at Federated Church Morris on October 31st from 5-7 p.m

Harvest Party at Hosanna worship center –Morris on Oct 26th 

Death notice: Dorothy I. Achterlingof n st Paul passed away on Oct 10th survivors include her sister Betty (Cliff) Johnson of Donnelly

Dorothy Kiser of Sebeka passed away on Oct 16th survivors include her daughter Sue Erdahl- Nelson (Steve) of Donnelly and her family

Reverend Lloyd C. Kallevig of Wadena passed away on Oct. 13th his brother Emil was pastor at Kongsvinger in the ‘50’s

On October 24th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m.,

Rockin C horse will be open every Sunday next year (May –Oct.) from 11-5

These events are happening today (Sat): Post nuptial wedding shower for Justin and Alina (Lena) Janachovsky will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon at St. John’s Church in Donnelly. Couple is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Home Depot. Everyone is welcome!  His parents are Mark and Karen Janachovsky grandfather is Milfred Kaehler

There will be an open house baby shower for Jessica (Nohl) and Taylor Witt at the Morris Evangelical Free church from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. her parents are Tracy (Loge) and Ray Nohl

Donnelly community club had their final meeting of the year on Oct 17th it was a very good year for us. Our next meeting is the annual meeting tentatively scheduled for January; keep an eye on the community bulletin board in the park for info about upcoming events i.e. Halloween and Christmas parties. Reminder next year’s Bee is Aug. 26th & 27th the feature will be Allis Chalmers

Brooke Gilespie is a member of the tiger vb team that is wcc co-champ and received the section 3AA #1 seed, her mother Judy is an ast. Coach,

Savannah Aanerud is a member of the tiger cross country that won the west central conference championship she finished 19th.

Levin Stand is a member of the tiger fb team that was named Minnesota Football Program of the Year, they were also conference runner-up’s

Oct 15th I represented GSLC at the installation service for Rev Fran Hill at St John's-Starbuck

Note I have been informed that my column has to be fewer than 500 words so from now on I will write 2 columns one for the paper and one for my blog

Remember you can read my full column on my blog at donnellyminn.blogspot.com there is also a Donnelly news fb page

Past wk. St. John’s Donnelly fall festival (w/Pearl a Anderson) pumpkin day at rockin c ranch, visits with Delano Meyers and Margret Kearns at their homes,

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October 15^th-21st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Correction there will be no school board meeting in Donnelly at least for this school year

Weather news cooler days and nights are a reminder that is fall.  Most farmers in the area are done with beans some corn has been picked but think it needs to dry out more before too much more can be done

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: ST. JOHN’S fall fest will be held today Saturday; from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Our services will be broadcast on the radio on October`6^th at 11 a.m. in memory of Bruce Erdahl by Sue Erdahl Nelson and family

Good Shepherd news:  New member Sunday will be October 30th, if interested in joining the church talk to Pr Mike Hanson

“A man called Luther” will be a five part Adult Ed course starting on October 30th

Fall family dinner at United Methodist-Herman October 16th 11a.m. 1 p.m.

The movie “Where Luther Walked” will be shown on October 30^th at 10:40 a.m. at First Lutheran-Morris,

Rev Fran Hill will be installed as the new pastor at St John’s –Starbuck on October 16^th starting with services at 10:45 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner

Trick or trunk will be held at federated church Morris on October. 31^st from 5-7 p.m.

Death notice: Margret Hoffard of Wahpeton, ND passed away on Sept 29^th; survivors include her son Cliff (Betty) Johnson of Donnelly

On October 24th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m.,

Donnelly area youth group will meet on October 19^th at St. John’s –Donnelly; it will be a Halloween party

Rockin C horse farm pumpkin days October 15 (10-5) and October 16th (noon to 5 p.m.) at the farm 7 miles west of Donnelly. Last event of the year

Post nuptial wedding shower for Justin and Alina (Lena) Janachovsky will be held on October 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at St. John’s Church in Donnelly. Couple is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Home Depot. Everyone is welcome!  His parents are Mark and Karen Janachovsky grandfather is Milfred Kaehler

There will be an open house baby shower for Jessica (Nohl) and Taylor Witt at the Morris Evangelical Free church on October. 22^nd from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. her parents are Tracy (Loge) and Ray Nohl

On October 17^th at 7 p.m.; the Donnelly community club (rescheduled from October. 10^th) and the firemen will meet at the community hall and fire hall

Celebrations: In the past several weeks the tiger cc has competed in the Little Crow, Milca mega meet, Ortonville ;Sauck Center  and Benson invitational with both the girls and boys finishing in the top 10 in all of them ;Savanah and Micah Aanerud, Auddy Speer, Kalen Erdahl: Isabel Fynboh are Donnelly area members of those teams. See my blog (donnellyminn.blogspot.com) for individual results

Brooke Gillespie was part of the Tiger Volleyball team that took 7th place at the class AA showcase in Burnsville on September 23rd and 24th, her mother Judy is an assistant coach for the team .They also won the Sauk Rapids tournament last weekend

The eight grade volleyball team won its own invite recently; Castalia kill and Courtney Lehman were members of that team

Fire prevention poster winners: St. Mary’s 4th-5th Drew Huebner 3rd K-1st gr. Britany Woodke 3^rd gr.

Wilkin –Stevens County 4-h judging team competed in the MN. State 4-h hose judging competition they place 9^th as a team and will represent the state at the Arabian national youth judging completion in Tulsa Ok.; in October  Savanah Aanerud was a member of that team she finished 14^th in oral reasons; 30^th overall

The threshing bee royalty were part of the tiger homecoming parade on Sept. 30^th

After our a.m. Bible study at Good Shepherd Lutheran church on October 4^th we enjoyed cake and coffee to celebrate Jim Eystad’s birthday which was October 5^th

Just a reminder that on occasion when my column does not get in the paper you can read it here http://donnellyminn.blogspot.com/

It has been a while since I have shared my contact info aeanders@fedtel.net ph. 585-6435 288-8692 snail mail 11 e 9^th st Morris mn 56267 I am also on fb

Past week: ken Pedersen visitation and funeral Zion Lutheran fall fest, opal harstad b party, Hesse visitation, visit to my aunt Perl A Anderson in her apt., mccl fall tour in Benson

cross country

my cc results were  cut out of the paper column twice so here they are

Tiger cross country: Little Croix meet; boys (8^th) JV Micah Aanerud (59^th); girls;(incomplete) JV Savanah Aanerud (first) Auddy Sperr (20^th) JH Isabel Fynboh (15^th) Milaca Mega meet girls (10^th) Savanah Aanerud (45th )JV Auddy Sperr (205^th) boys (20^th) 10th grade Micah Aanerud (280th )  Kallen Erdahl (352nd) Ortonville invite boys and girls( 1s)t Savanah Aanerud (3^rd) Auddy Speer (14^th) Jv Isabel Fynboh (1^st) boys: Micah Aanerud (21st )Kellen Erdahl ( 43^rd)

Sauk center girls 2^nd Savanah 15th JV auddy 4^th jh Isabel 19^th boys 4^th kallen (60^th)

Benson girls 2^nd Savanah 17^th boys 4th

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October 8th-14th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news except for a cool, rainy day, on Tuesday, it has been fairly pleasant and mild the past week.  Looks like most farmers have their beans out, some corn harvest has started, little too wet yet to do much yet I guess

St. John’s Kongsvinger news:  installation of Sunday school teachers will take place on October 9th at both services; all teachers and subs should plan to attend

 ST. JOHN’S FALL FEST will be held on Saturday, October 15; from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

St. John’s Kongsvinger youth group meets on October 19th from 4-6 p.m. at ST. John’s

Good Shepherd news:  New member Sunday will be October 30th, if interested in joining the church talk to Pr Mike Hanson

These events take place on today (Saturday): FALL BAZAAR at Zion Lutheran Church, Morris from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; FALL BAKE SALE at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chokio, Silent auction and raffle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Glacial Ridge Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church fall gathering will be held at Trinity-Clinton October 10th beginning with registration at 4:30 p.m. and meal at 5 p.m. Tickets available at the door

Fall family dinner at United Methodist-Herman October 16th 11a.m. 1 p.m.

The movie “WHERE LUTHER WALKED” will be shown on October 30th at 10:40 a.m. at First Lutheran-Morris,

 October 10, 7:00 p.m. at Federated Church, Morris, Musician and singer Tony DeBlois who was born weighing 1#, ¾ oz, is blind, autistic and has Savant Syndrome has been playing piano since the age of 2. His independent attitude is an inspiration to all who meet him. Reception will follow the free concert

Death notice: Vera Kill of Morris passed away on Sept 28th survivors include her son Doug (Peggy Kopel) Peggy is a former Donnelly are resident

Former Donnelly area resident Ken Pedersen of Alex passed away on Sept 30th he and his brother (Merrill) owned and operated the funeral home in Morris for many years

On October 10th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m., and at 7 p.m. the firemen will meet at the fire hall and The Donnelly community club will meet at the community hall, this will probably be our last meeting of the year

October 17th the Morris area school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Donnelly hall

Rockin C Horse farm pumpkin days October 15 (10-5) and October. 16th (noon to 5 p.m.) at the ranch 7 miles west of Donnelly on 150th st

There will be an open house 90th birthday party for Opal Harstad at her apartment in the Green river apts. October 9th from 1-3 p.m.

Kirby Sayles and Alissa Melberg are happy to announce their engagement. Alissa is the daughter of Penny Melberg and Keith Wetzel and Jay and Laurie Melberg. Her grandparents are Audrey and Nancy Henrichs from Donnelly

POST NUPTIAL WEDDING SHOWER for Justin and Alina Janachovsky will be held on October 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at St. John’s Church in Donnelly. Couple is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Home Depot. Everyone is welcome!

Celebrations: Tiger cross country: Little Croix meet; boys (8th) JV Micah Aanerud (59th); girls; JV Savanah Aanerud (first) Auddy Sperr (20th) JH Isabel Fynboh (15th) Milaca Mega meet girls (10th) Savanah Aanerud (45th )JV Auddy Sperr (205th) boys (20th) 10th grade Micah Aanerud (280th )  Kellen Erdahl (352nd) Ortonville invite boys and girls( 1s)t Savanah Aanerud (3rd) Auddy Speer (14th) Jv Isabel Fynboh (1st) boys: Micah Aanerud (21st )Kellen Erdahl ( 43rd)

Brooke Gillespie was part of the Tiger Volleyball team that took 7th place at the class AA showcase in Burnsville on September 23rd and 24th, her mother Judy is an assistant coach for the team

Congratulations to former Donnelly area resident Dorothy Speer who celebrated her 100th birthday on September 20th she is the third former Donnelly area resident to reach that status this year.

The Threshing Bee royalty were part of the tiger homecoming parade on Sept. 30th

After our a.m. Bible study at Good Shepherd Lutheran church on October 4th we enjoyed cake and coffee to celebrate Jim Eystad’s birthday which was Oct 5th

Past week: tiger homecoming parade and game 4-h awards program someplace safe pancake breakfast, respect for life banquet evangelism cmte mtg at Gs Trinity Lutheran church-Alberta fund raiser at pizza ranch Morris

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October 1-7th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: shortened days and cooler nights are a vivid reminder that fall is here.  Bean harvest is in full swing have not seen any corn picked yet

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: The regular schedule with services at 8:30 a.m. (St. John’s); 11 a.m. (Kongsvinger) joint Sunday school at Kongsvinger at 9:45 a.m. and coffee fellowship at St. John’s following services will continue until further notice

ST. JOHN’S FALL FEST will be held on Saturday, October 15; from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Workday is Friday, October 14, beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be lunch served, along with a raffle (featuring a homemade denim quilt and other items), a bake sale, crafts, white elephant, and greeting cards. Everyone is welcome.

St. John’s Kongsvinger youth group meets on October 19th from 4-6 p.m. at ST. John’s

Good Shepherd news:  New member Sunday will be October 30th, if interested in joining the church talk to Pr Mike Hanson

Other church news: tip night at the pizza ranch for Trinity Lutheran-Alberta on October. 3rd from 5-8 p.m. raising money for improvements to the church

These events take place on October 8th: FALL BAZAAR, Zion Lutheran Church, 315 S Columbia Ave, Morris from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee and homemade baked goods at 9 a.m. Soup and BBQ's at noon. There will be a Bake sale, produce, plants, white elephants and miscellaneous. FALL BAKE SALE at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chokio. Silent auction and raffle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coffee and Goodies served all morning. Lunch will be soup and sandwiches.

The Glacial Ridge Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church fall gathering will be held at Trinity-Clinton October 10th beginning with registration at 4:30 p.m. and meal at 5 p.m. program by Louise Fery and Pr. Jennifer Thul.  Tickets available at the door

Fall family dinner at United Methodist-Herman October 16th 11a.m. 1 p.m.

Death notice: Ione Lange of Morris passed away on September 22nd. Survivors include her sons Kedon of Morris and Kermit of Alberta; they are part of our threshing bee “family”

Pauline Hobron of sparks Nevada passed away on September 21 survivors include her nephew Dick (Linda) Wente of Donnelly and niece Diane (Wally) Kill of Morris and their families

Former Donnelly resident Alan Bouressa of Rice MN passed away on September 23rd survivors include his nephew Darin (Amy) Bouressa of Donnelly and other family members in the Donnelly area

RUSC Kinship fall festival is on October 7th at Eastside Park –Morris from 4-6 p.m., they are still looking for groups and/or individuals willing to help out with the event

Options for Women’s annual Italian dinner will be held at the Evangelical Free Church in Morris on October 2nd with dinner and program at 5:30 p.m. ;free will donation

The city council and Rendsville 4-H will meet on October 3rd at 7 p.m. at the community hall and St. John’s in Donnelly.

The Stevens County Genealogical society will meet on October 6th at 1:30p.m.; at the Morris Public Library

On October 10th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m., and at 7 p.m. the firemen will meet at the fire hall and The Donnelly community club will meet at the community hall, this will probably be our last meeting of the year

October 17th the Morris area school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Donnelly hall

Pancake breakfast to benefit Someplace Safe on October 2nd from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Old # 1 Southside Morris tickets available at the door

Rockin C horse farm pumpkin days October 15 (10-5) and October. 16th (noon to 5 p.m.) at the ranch 7 miles west of Donnelly on 150th st

Celebrations: Tiger cross country: Little Croix meet; boys (8^th) JV Micah Aanerud (59^th); girls; JV Savanah Aanerud (first) Auddy Sperr (20^th) JH Isabel Fynboh (15^th) Milaca Mega meet girls (10^th) Savanah Aanerud (45th )JV Auddy Sperr (205^th) boys (20^th) 10th grade Micah Aanerud (280th )  Kallen Erdahl (352th) Ortonville invite boys and girls( 1s)t Savanah Aanerud (3^rd) Auddy Speer (14^th) Jv Isabel Fynboh (1^st) boys: Micah Aanerud (21st )Kellen Erdahl ( 43^rd)

Wyatt Vara was crowned Morris Area H.S. homecoming king on September 26^th

Brooke Gillespie was part of the Tiger Volleyball team that took 7th place at the class AA showcase in Burnsville on September 23rd and 24th, her mother Judy is an assistant coach for the team

September 19th Jerry and Joan Kopacek along with Helen Kill were part of the Honor Guard at Osakis that greeted National VFW President Colette Bishop, who was touring MN.

Past week crazy cousins sale, bbb at met lounge.st co rep. executive cmte mtg at library, Lange visitation at Pedersen funeral home

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September 24th-30th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: I was out of town most of last week so I do not really know much about the weather around here, in Albany they had some heavy rains on Thursday and Friday, bean harvest is full force in the area

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: The regular schedule starts on September 25th with services at 8:30 a.m. (St. John’s); 11 a.m. (Kongsvinger) and joint Sunday school at Kongsvinger at 9:45 a.m. coffee fellowship at St. John’s following services

 On September 25^th please bring fresh garden produce or non-perishable food items for the food shelf as part of MN food share’s “Pack the Pews” Sunday

Good Shepherd news:  New member Sunday will be October 30^th, if interested in joining the church talk to Pr Mike Hanson

Other church news: none

Death notice: Lori Boehmlehner of Wheaton passed away on September 6^th survivors include her uncle and aunt, Ed and Lou Kopel and their family and many other cousins in the Donnelly area

Janice Kroc of Barrett passed away on September.15^th survivors include her daughter Angie (Merlyn) Schwartz of Donnelly,

RUSC Kinship fall festival is on October 7^th at Eastside Park –Morris from 4-6 p.m., they are still looking for groups and/or individuals willing to help out with the event

Options for Women’s annual Italian dinner will be held at the Evangelical Free Church in Morris on October 2nd with dinner and program at 5:30 p.m. ;free will donation

The city council and Rendsville 4-h will meet on October 3^rd at 7 p.m. at the community hall and St. John’s in Donnelly.

The Stevens county Genealogical society will meet on October 6^th at 1:30p.m. at the Morris public library

Pancake breakfast to benefit Someplace Safe on October 2nd from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Old # 1 Southside Morris tickets available at the door

Celebrations: Sue Nelson of Donnelly (Pr. Mike’s Nelson wife) is the new music teacher in Hancock

Desmond Scott Burrow was born on September 19, at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris to James and Jenalenae Burrow of Morris. Grandparents are Scott and Beth Heinrich from Morris and Daniel and Jean Burrow of Rochester, Minnesota. Great-grandmother is Lillian Heinrich from Morris.

Savanah Aanerud recently participated in the state 4-h horse show in the cities. She placed in the top 5 in all the classes she participated in down there; she also won purple for her home environment exhibit at the fair itself

Jonna Moser had the grand champion 4-h Limousin Heifer at the MN state fair  Justus Moser had the Reserve Champion Market Beef Showperson Intermediate Division

For more fair results go here: https://fairentry.com/Fair/Results/619?hierarchyEntityToken=&sortColumn=&fourHCountyId=77&exhibitorFirstOrLastName=&pageNumber=2

The threshing bee royalty were part of the Applefest parade in Appleton on September 18^th

 A good crowd was on hand at Kongsvinger on September. 18^th for the 140^th anniversary celebration of Kongsvinger; my confirmation pastor; Rev Jim Hecker was among those that attended the event. In conjunction with the event, coffee mugs, cookbooks, Kongsvinger Quartet CD’s and history books were for sale. If you missed the event but would like to purchase any of these items call the parish office at 246-3211

Past week Big Iron Farm show West Fargo ND; Stearns county pioneer show Albany; Inga Mae Urke birthday party in starbuck; sons of Norway organ concert at first Lutheran –Morris, BBB at met lounge

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September 17th-23rd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: some cooler nights are a reminder that fall is not far away. See some beans being picked and corn cut for silage

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: There will be 140th anniversary celebration for Kongsvinger on September 18th  beginning with dedication of the remodeled church basement at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour, services with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner followed by cupcakes and ice cream. RSVP to parish office a.s.a.p. 246-3211

The youth club will meet on September.21st from 4-6 pm

Good Shepherd news:  none

Other church news: Septemberfest will be held at Assumption –Morris on September 18th starting with mass at 10 a.m. and continuing with a dinner, children’s carnival, auction etc.

St Charles –Herman will have their fall festival dinner on September 18th at the Herman community center starting at 11 a.m.

Cry out one evening one heart one cry (A nationwide prayer event for women) will be held on September. 23rd via simulcast at the Morris e free church from 6-9 pm

Community new: Sons of Norway Norskfødt Lodge will sponsor an organ concert by Patricia Lundeen on September 19, at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church-Morris. Refreshments will be served following the concert.

rocking c horse ranch will be open today Saturday located west of Donnelly on 150th st

Death notice: former Donnelly area resident Marie Ellen Sperr Cosh of Alexandria passed away on September. 7th

Gordon V. Aanerud, Carlton, passed away September 1st, preceded in death by his parents Victor and Millie (Miller) Aanerud from the Donnelly/Chokio area. The Kopacek family was among those who traveled to Battle Lake on September. 11th for his committal service

Paul Bruns of Morris passed away on September 13th survivors include his daughter Shelia (Keith) Kaehler of Morris, son Jerry (Kathy) Bruns) of Donnelly

Lori Boehmlehner of Wheaton passed away on September 6th she was preceded in death by her mother (Rita (Kopel) Shultz a former Donnelly area resident

RUSC kinship is looking for individuals and/or groups to help with its fall festival on Oct. 7th contact the office for details.

Celebrations: Andrew Hennessey won the prize for the largest walleye in the KMRS/Minnewaska bait & tackle summer fishing contest

Tiger cc Holidford invite girl’s 3rd Savannah Aanerud (12th) Long Prairie/Grey Eagle invite girl’s first Savannah (5th) Auddy Sperr 28th JH Isabel Fynboh (21st) boys 3rd Jv Micah Aanerud (12th)

Sue Nelson (Pr. Mike Nelson’s wife) is the new music teacher in Hancock

The community club had their post bee mtg on September. 12th glad to report we had another successful bee next mtg is Oct 10th at 7 pm. Reminder next yrs. bee is Aug. 26-27th and the feature will be Allis Chalmers

The threshing bee royalty were part of the threshing show parade in Dalton on September. 10th some were also part of the machinery parade later in the day

September 9-11 Joan and Jerry Kopacek were in attendance at the VFW Fall conference in Mahnomen.

Past week Marvin brown funeral at Zion, lrta show in Dalton, rally sun at gslc Niemackl park day in Herman, Donnelly rod & gun club trap shoot in Donnelly never forget event at umm, com club mtg visit with my aunt Pearl a. Anderson in her apt. Big iron in west Fargo